US Bridges

Road 224 over Lewis Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · @ Avenue 236 · Structure no. 46C0295

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 224 over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Road 224 over Lewis Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad 224
CrossesLewis Creek
Location@ Avenue 236
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.21793, -119.0737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1978)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 224 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 224 over Lewis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Road 224 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 224 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Road 224 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.